Federal Agents in NC

A 287(g) agreement gives local law enforcement the power to enforce federal immigration law—something they normally cannot do. These agreements turn local officers into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, fueling deportations, racial profiling, and fear in immigrant communities.

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ACLU of North Carolina, we would like to share the origin story of our organization’s founding.

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution.

We know the threats posed by a second Trump presidency are serious, but we are ready for this. Here’s a summary of the political threats we’re facing as a state and how North Carolinians working alongside us can help us protect civil rights and liberties for all.